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Potrait of the Battle of Gettysburg by Currier and Ives
Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion


Introduction

It is the summer of 1863 and the Confederates are losing the battle at Gettysburg. The Union is advancing on the third day of battle on Culp's Hill and the Confederates are looking for a change in plans to gain a victory.

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Task

It is 1863 and you are a general on the Confederate side during the battle of Gettysburg and your side is losing. in order to ensure vicotry in this key battle you must redirect your troops and deploy a new battleplan to guarantee a victory for your troops. You mus create an abstract to organize your battleplan and develop a strategy so your troops will be victorious. You should upload your abstract, strategy, and post jurnal entries to your blog. Robert E. Lee

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Process

Map of the Battle of Gettysburg 1. In order to win the battle and reconstruct a victory you must first study battle strategies of the Civil War.

2. Based on the knowledge you gain from your research you must then create a digital story of how you will change the battle of Gettysburg and map out a victory for the Confederates. Your digital story must contain all the elements that you will need for victory.

3. After you are done with your digital story you will blog like a General would in his journal with at least 4 journal entries done in character.

4. You will then sign up for a time to present your digital story to the class.

Example of a Finished Product

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Resources

The Battle of Gettysburg Official Records and Battle Description
The Civil War Archive Files
Military History Online
The History Place - Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Unofficial Visitors Guide to Gettysburg		 Abraham Lincoln

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Evaluation

This WebQuest will be graded based upon the rubrics that are provided on this page.  Students are expected to follow all the guidlines provided in the rubrics.
 Battle Reconstruction Rubric
Blog Rubric
Presentation Rubric


Conclusion

Now you can see how hard it was for the Generals in the Civil War to overcome the adversity and the tenacity of the battle of Gettysburg. You should have valuable experience for strategies for victory. This is important because it will help you understand why the North did not have an easy time winning the war like they were expected to. Given all of this information you should be able to demostrate and explain why the Civil War lasted so long.
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